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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1967
Page
1
The first floor of St. Anthony's Hospital in The Pas was shut temporarily due to a nursing shortage with no announced duration. Reports have circulated since last spring of a possible closure as the hospital plans a new addition and recently acquired land on Ross Avenue for expansion.
The Band Council of The Pas Reserve has not reached a definite decision on Churchill Forest Industries request to lease or exchange reserve land for a plant site. A September 5 deadline passed with no public result and the council met again last night. A second pending decision concerns the location of a proposed new bridge.
Left Handers Golf Tournament opens to authentic southpaws this Sunday at The Pas Golf Club. Tee off runs 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. with three flights, hidden hole, and novelty prizes. Play with fellow golfers who swing the same way.
The Kelsey School Board faces at least two vacancies with up to three possible as terms expire year end. Jack Berg and Cal Gibson will not seek re election. Tom Stephens term also ends this year while Bill McLean may depart next year after resigning in time for the October election. Berg has repeatedly stated he will not run again.
The Pas council starts a comprehensive urban renewal study to identify blighted areas and plan a long term program with consultants Underwood McLellan and Associates. Funded with federal and provincial aid under housing acts, the study outlines guiding renewal actions for the town.
A Manitoba Motor League summer edition notes The Pas lies 100 miles south of the 54th parallel contradicting locals’ slogans. It highlights Clear Water Lake misadventure and Sam Waller's Little Northern Museum as a must see while recounting Christ Church and Cree Ten Commandments.
Local residents Bill Martin Len Komenda and alternates Mrs Tom Smith Evans Premachuk join two Young Progressive Conservatives Roger Barsey and Jim Thompson in Toronto for the Progressive Conservative leadership convention. The Pas MLA Jack Carroll attends as Premier Duff Roblin serves as season chairman with Maritime Provinces among leadership candidates.
The Pas and District Exhibition Association expresses appreciation to everyone who helped with the August 3 barbecue and sports day. The community support was gratifying and the group hopes to improve and develop the program into an annual event with further help.
Town council discussed options with Water Supply Board chair Mr. T E Webber and two Winnipeg engineers. A ministerial approval is needed before any survey or offer to The Pas can proceed, with plans weighing Clearwater Lake versus the Saskatchewan River as the water source.
The Brigadier and Mrs. Jas. B. Meakin visit The Pas with a Salvation Army public meeting at the Salvation Army Hall on Sunday evening September 10. The Brigadier has overseen Army work in Manitoba and Northern Ontario for two years, after postings in Nova Scotia Toronto and other centers. The Young People’s Band directed by Don Simpson and the Singing Company led by Mrs. F Parkinson join the event.
The Pas town planning commission approves a variance to allow a new service station at the Edwards and First street corner. Pacific Petroleum moves forward after securing a land option, marking Round Two of the project.
Ronnie Miller, a young performer born February 6, 1944 in Fayette Missouri, is highlighted as a singer, writer, and recording artist. He formed a band at 10, hosted a KWRT radio show at 12, and had songs published by two Nashville publishers. He appeared on major programs including the Big D Jamboree in Dallas and the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport.
Five youths from Grace Apostolic Church The Pas won the Dominion Trophy Bible Quiz Championship at a summer camp held at Last Mo.
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